There are a lot of active users in Houston that you should be able to connect with and meet at local meetups if you don't know them already from your experience.

Hi - are there any scenarios in which mid-term rental income/losses can be considered as active income rather than passive, besides when one has REPS status?

I will add, since it's colder now, wasps, bees, etc are not very active and either die or inactive. 

As for books, here are my favorite rookie recommendations:Set for Life!

Ask agent to do final walk-thru video to send to you to confirm quality of work BEFORE final payment to contactor.8) List the property for sale.NOTE: we're heading into winter/holidays when all real estate activity slows.

For non-primary residences, they have to follow all of the following rules to receive a permit: - the property must be a minimum of one (1) acre in size (designed as a precaution to disturbances)- The building standards of the underlying zone district must be met - Adequate parking is provided - Defensible Space requirements are met - Valid water and sanitation must be demonstrated - No more than five (5) bedrooms are in the dwelling As time goes on, they continue to become more strict on the rules listed above here, and are actively regulating it.

I've seen active pump jacks in the yard, but not sure who was there first...the well or the house. 

Lately we have been lucky enough to have our favorite local Property Management guru David Tilney join us in person and on Zoom to share his endless knowledge about how to effectively manage your (or others) rental properties!

Networking is key, and places like Facebook groups, BiggerPockets, and REI meetups are perfect for finding active cash buyers.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.